Salsa Verde Chicken and Zucchini Enchiladas with Mango
These are the BEST summertime enchiladas. Chili seasoned chicken and charred zucchini, tossed with salsa verde, wrapped in tortillas, topped with cheese, and baked to a golden, cheesy perfection. Finish these light and healthy enchiladas off with avocado, fresh mango, and lots of lime juice, SO GOOD!
Calories: 1038kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders or small breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 zucchini or yellow summer squash, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, sliced
- 1 mango, chopped
- 2 cups salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 10-12 corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack
- 1 avocado, sliced
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.2. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred with 2 forks. 4. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. When the oil shimmers, add the zucchini and poblano pepper. Cook until the zucchini has caramelized and is soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup salsa verde, 1/2 cup mango chunks, and cilantro. Toss to combine.5. To assemble. Pour 1/2 cup of the salsa verde onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon a little of the chicken mixture down the center of each warmed tortilla, tuck and roll, placing the tortilla, seam side down, into the baking dish. Pour the remaining salsa verde over top of the enchiladas and then top with the remaining the cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted. 6. To serve, top with avocado, the remaining mango, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. EAT.
Nutrition
Calories: 1038kcal